2011 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreScrews (M10)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM12


Screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

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expand_moreM16 central screws


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	155°155°155°

expand_moreDifferential

expand_moreDifferential cover

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expand_moreOil sump


220M axis	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential

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expand_moreFront


At the bracket	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreRear


At the bracket	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreRear axle differential bracket

expand_moreAt the axle support


M14	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAt the axle support (M12)


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAt the differential on the front side


220M axis	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreAt the differential on the rear side


220M axis	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle differential oil drain plug


M22	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreRear axle differential oil filler screws

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M22	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

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expand_moreM10


Torx steel screws	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8 × 50 screws


Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

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GS7D36SG gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

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GS7D36SG gearbox	16.23–20.65 lbf⋅ft16.23–20.65 lbf⋅ft22–28 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGearbox oil sump

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L S63 B44 B 552 HP


GS7D36SG gearbox	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

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expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreScrews at the gearbox bracket


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 BMW 5 Series M5 Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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